Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Thursday said that Lebanon is witnessing a transitional phase thanks to modern technology, highlighting the importance of knowledge and education to develop the country in the future, the National News Agency reported.

Hariri's remarks came during the launching ceremony, at the Grand Serail, of an electronic platform designed to connect the Lebanese Diaspora to their homeland and enhance cooperative work.

"This platform embodies a vision on the many capacities Lebanon enjoys," Hariri said.

"The idea of the electronic platform is excellent, and it shall contribute to creating communication between us and the Lebanese Diaspora worldwide," he added.

"Our goal is to help the Lebanese connect to each other," he underlined.